Sep 1, 2004 12:00 PM, Compiled by Sarah Benzuly

Who: Stuart DeMarais, Fairlight worldwide sales and marketing director

Main responsibilities: manage day-to-day commercial activities of the company.

Previous Lives:

• November 1990-March 2004, various roles at Solid State Logic Ltd.
• June 1989-November 1990, attempted music producer
• September 1986 to May 1989, sales positions at various data communications companies

If I could do any other job, it would be…running my own helicopter charter business because I enjoy commerce and would get to indulge in my passion for flying helicopters.

The best concert I saw was…Steel Pulse in 1978 because it was the first time I'd been to a proper gig. It opened my eyes to reggae.

Currently in my CD changer: Stereophonics, White Stripes, Alicia Keys, Tanya Tucker, Divine Comedy and Savage Garden, because I've got to have some Aussie music in there somewhere!

When I'm not in the office, you'll find me…supporting one of our three kids in their perpetual activities while working out how I can sneak off to grab another hour in the helicopter.

Send Your “Current” News to Sarah Benzuly at sbenzuly@primediabusiness.com.

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